Merida Initiative: Proposed U.S. Anticrime and Counterdrug Assistance for Mexico and Central America

Cook, Colleen W. ; Rush, Rebecca G. ; Seelke, Clare Ribando

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Drug abuse;    Drug traffic;    Criminal justice;    Organized crime;    Gangs;   

RP-ID  :  RS22837
RP-ID  :  RS22837_2008Jun03

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

In October 2007, the United States and Mexico announced the Mérida Initiative, a multi-year proposal for $1.4 billion in U.S. assistance to Mexico and Central America aimed at combating drug trafficking, gangs, and organized crime. This report outlines the various appropriations and other foreign aid measures outlined in the Mérida Initiative and what future actions regarding this ongoing effort will include.